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submitted 10 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

China has said it will "never compromise" on the issue of Taiwan, in its first military talks with the US since 2021.

It urged the US to "stop arming Taiwan" and take its concerns "seriously".

This comes just days ahead of pivotal elections in Taiwan, which could push the island further towards - or away - from Beijing.

China claims Taiwan as part of its own territory, but the island sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland.

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[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I mean, imagine if a Chinese military force decided to occupy Hawaii for 60 years, after a bunch of Jan 6thers fled there and declared it independent by way of some Sovereign Citizen gibberish. Do you think there's anyone in Washington who would be running on the "No big deal, let them have it" platform?

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